CVE-2023-28345 — MEDIUM (4.6)

Vulnerability Description

An issue was discovered in Faronics Insight 10.0.19045 on Windows. The Insight Teacher Console application exposes the teacher's Console password in cleartext via an API endpoint accessible from localhost. Attackers with physical access to the Teacher Console can open a web browser, navigate to the affected endpoint and obtain the teacher's password. This enables them to log into the Teacher Console and begin trivially attacking student machines.

CVSS Score

4.6

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

PHYSICAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Faronics	Insight	10.0.19045
Microsoft	Windows	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-312

References

https://research.nccgroup.com/2023/05/30/technical-advisory-multiple-vulnerabiliExploitMitigationRelease Notes
https://research.nccgroup.com/?research=Technical%20advisoriesThird Party Advisory
https://research.nccgroup.com/2023/05/30/technical-advisory-multiple-vulnerabiliExploitMitigationRelease Notes
https://research.nccgroup.com/?research=Technical%20advisoriesThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-28345?

CVE-2023-28345 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). An issue was discovered in Faronics Insight 10.0.19045 on Windows. The Insight Teacher Console application exposes the teacher's Console password in cleartext via an API endpoint accessible from local...

How severe is CVE-2023-28345?

CVE-2023-28345 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-28345?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Faronics Insight, Microsoft Windows.